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Ep. 59: White Supremacist Club Nov 08, 2019

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Bill and some fellow white people discuss what the hell is wrong with white people, a.k.a. themselves. In the wake of a vicious, racist Trump rally in their city recently, they try to look hard at what white supremacy is, and get a glimpse past the White Matrix. Also: interesting stuff to watch including Gary Gulman's new comedy special, the show Derry Girls, and (maybe?) The Watchman. With Shanan Custer and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 58: The Scary Show Oct 31, 2019

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It's Halloweeeeeen so it's time to get spoooooky and use too many vowels! Bill and crew honor the scary season and talk about the stuff that frightens them, rational and otherwise. Includes terrifying things to watch like The Exorcist, Testament, and (*shudder*) Unsolved Mysteries! With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 57: Healthcare Hell and Beyond Oct 25, 2019

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Bill interviews Tim Faust, traveling healthcare activist and author of the excellent new book Health Justice Now. They talk about the utter immoral mess that is the US healthcare system, how it connects with all other areas of life, and the signs of possible hope ahead, maybe. Plus: wrasslin' talk!

Ep. 56.5: Batman v Superman, The Novelization LIVE Oct 22, 2019

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A short bonus episode, only 15 minutes long! Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con in Atlanta, it's Bill's novelization of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice brilliantly performed by Janet Varney, Hal Lublin, Joseph Scrimshaw and Mark Gagliardi.

Ep. 56: Ellen + George BFF 4ever Oct 18, 2019

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Bill and crew examine Ellen Degeneres' friendship with former president George W. Bush, the furor around their recent hang at an NFL game, and her subsequent defense of same. Also: the Boss is old! Batman sucks! And the tale of Wagatha Christie. With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 55: Millennials, Scourge of All That Is Oct 11, 2019

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Bill is joined by certified first-wave millennials Brandi and Bryan to discuss how their generation has ruined literally everything and / or been ruined by everything. Also: Succession, Charles Manson, and the glorious tedium of Ken Burns! With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 54: Jonah Ray, Comedy Punk Oct 04, 2019

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Bill talks to comedian Jonah Ray, star of the recent Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival. They chat about Jonah's childhood in Hawaii, punk rock, comedy, creativity, and all other manner of things. Including, of course: MST3K.

Ep. 53: Unpopular Opinions, Live from Dragon Con! Sep 27, 2019

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Recorded before a live audience at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Bill is joined by actor James Urbaniak (Venture Brothers + so many more things), musician Molly Lewis and Funhouse fam regular Joseph Scrimshaw. They discuss the idea of self-declared Unpopular Opinions and what the hell is that all about? Also: culture, entertainment, and audience participation, within reason!

Ep. 52: Caissie St. Onge, TV Jokemaster! Sep 20, 2019

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Television veteran Caissie St. Onge has worked in the industry since she was 20. She's written jokes and produced shows for Busy Phillips, Joan Rivers, Paul F. Tompkins, Rosie O'Donnell, David Letterman, Andy Cohen and others. She's also a YA author, a devoted Prince fan / expert, and a wonderful guest with great insights into humor, media, power and misogyny. Caissie joined Bill for a wide-ranging chat in L.A. last month. Enjoy!

Ep. 51: The Red Flag Episode Sep 13, 2019

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Bill and Brandi talk with Maggie Koerth-Baker, senior science writer for FiveThirtyEight.com, about the connections between gun violence and mental health. Then things lighten up with discussions of a wrestling movie, a cowardly senator at the Minnesota State Fair, and a whole bunch of feral hogs (approx. 30-50).

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